Harlequin
Manufacturer
Kloster-Veilsdorf Porcelain Factory
(German, 1760 - 1795)
Modeler
Wenzel Neu
(German, 1708 - 1774)
CultureGerman
OriginKloster-Veilsdorf, Thuringia, Germany
Datec.1764-1765
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall: 13.7 x 6.3 x 6 cm (5 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 2 3/8 in.)
MarkingsOverglaze iron red R
DescriptionA Kloster Vielsdorf figure of Harlequin by Wenzel Neu, shown bending forward and leaning against a green tree trunk with the right hand raised to his ear. He is holding a hat and sword in his left hand and wears a black cap and long jacket painted in pale purple with flower-patterned trousers. There is a moulded base.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.894
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainCollections
Status
Not on view
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